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Volkswagen Polo

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,422 cc

LB53 FRNMOT history

LB53 FRN is a silver diesel Volkswagen Polo first used on 11 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 83,606 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Sept 2023
Mileage
83,606 mi
At MOT on 20 Sept 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,314 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 FRN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Polo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,422 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 FRN was last recorded at 83,606 miles on 20 Sept 2022, 3,306 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,300 miles · 17 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
3,306 miles
Average per year
4,314 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 83,606 miles
  • 2021 – 80,300 miles
  • 2020 – 77,709 miles
  • 2019 – 74,637 miles
  • 2018 – 71,252 miles
  • 2017 – 67,959 miles
  • 2016 – 63,173 miles
  • 2015 – 59,062 miles
  • 2014 – 53,576 miles
  • 2013 – 47,619 miles
  • 2012 – 42,902 miles
  • 2011 – 37,981 miles
  • 2010 – 34,601 miles
  • 2009 – 29,550 miles
  • 2008 – 24,400 miles
  • 2007 – 20,572 miles
  • 2006 – 15,498 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,606 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,606 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    83,606 miles
    Test number
    564569832330
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail83,606 miles (+3,306)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,606 miles
    Test number
    764006854226
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass80,300 miles (+2,591)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    80,300 miles
    Test number
    973129254255
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Pass77,709 miles (+3,072)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    77,709 miles
    Test number
    741890406184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Nail in offside and nearside rear tyres
    • AdvisoryRear Offside and nearside rear tyres outer walls perished and cracking
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Offside and Nearside (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass74,637 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    74,637 miles
    Test number
    347907766337
    • AdvisoryRear Offside and Nearside coils springs slightly corroded

  6. Fail74,620 miles (+3,368)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,620 miles
    Test number
    807222218677
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.9 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  7. Pass71,252 miles (+3,293)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    71,252 miles
    Test number
    112349440765
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f wing corroded

  8. Pass67,959 miles (+4,786)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    67,959 miles
    Test number
    348487385703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,173 miles (+4,111)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    63,173 miles
    Test number
    851926766172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,062 miles (+5,486)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    59,062 miles
    Test number
    606749162494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,576 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    53,576 miles
    Test number
    128642764257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail53,576 miles (+5,957)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,576 miles
    Test number
    887402564237
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass47,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    47,619 miles
    Test number
    106792443253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail47,619 miles (+4,717)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,619 miles
    Test number
    738212943249
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  15. Pass42,902 miles (+4,921)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    42,902 miles
    Test number
    759391952251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,981 miles (+3,380)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    37,981 miles
    Test number
    338651851448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,601 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    34,601 miles
    Test number
    133982390255
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteOffside front seat belt buckle stopper adrift
    • NoteRear discs slight corroded

  18. Fail34,601 miles (+5,051)3 failures2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,601 miles
    Test number
    590899780243
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteOffside front seat belt buckle stopper adrift
    • NoteRear discs slight corroded

  19. Pass29,550 miles (+5,150)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    29,550 miles
    Test number
    431550399283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres stress cracking
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded on faces

  20. Pass24,400 miles (+3,828)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    24,400 miles
    Test number
    113979198260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail20,572 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,572 miles
    Test number
    511060027372
    • Repaired at testDirection indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass20,572 miles (+5,074)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    20,572 miles
    Test number
    774040127381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    15,498 miles
    Test number
    981840246325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail15,498 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,498 miles
    Test number
    102750146396
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about LB53 FRN

Does LB53 FRN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 FRN expired on 21 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 FRN?
The MOT on LB53 FRN expired on 21 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 FRN done?
LB53 FRN was recorded at 83,606 miles at its MOT on 20 Sept 2022, an average of 4,314 miles a year.
Has LB53 FRN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 FRN has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LB53 FRN ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB53 FRN find?
LB53 FRN passed its latest MOT on 20 Sept 2022 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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